WYLT Neighborhood Rankings · 2026

Best Neighborhoods
in Montana

Ranked by safety, schools, walkability, and value. Every verdict is based on real data — no sponsored rankings, no fluff.

20 neighborhoods reviewed
6 "Good for now" picks

#1 Pick in Montana

Bozeman, Bozeman is the top-rated neighborhood in Montana — rated "Good for now."

Top 20 Neighborhoods in Montana

#1

Bozeman

Good for now

Bozeman, MT

Price

$848K

Walk

85/100

Schools

7.3/10

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#2

Helena

Good for now

Helena, MT

Price

$387K

Walk

55/100

Schools

7.2/10

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#3

Butte

Good for now

Butte, MT

Price

$248K

Walk

28/100

Schools

6.4/10

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#4

Sidney

Good for now

Sidney, MT

Price

$268K

Walk

32/100

Schools

5/10

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#5

Laurel

Good for now

Laurel, MT

Price

$347K

Walk

47/100

Schools

4.9/10

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#6

Kalispell

Good for now

Kalispell, MT

Price

$476K

Walk

47/100

Schools

6.6/10

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#7

Livingston

Think twice

Livingston, MT

Price

$457K

Walk

71/100

Schools

7/10

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#8

Missoula

Think twice

Missoula, MT

Price

$442K

Walk

84/100

Schools

7.4/10

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#9

Miles City

Think twice

Miles City, MT

Price

$218K

Walk

46/100

Schools

6.8/10

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#10

Great Falls

Think twice

Great Falls, MT

Price

$223K

Walk

45/100

Schools

7.1/10

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#11

Hamilton

Think twice

Hamilton, MT

Price

$428K

Walk

41/100

Schools

5.8/10

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#12

Belgrade

Think twice

Belgrade, MT

Price

$549K

Walk

30/100

Schools

6.3/10

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#13

Havre

Think twice

Havre, MT

Price

$218K

Walk

40/100

Schools

7/10

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#14

Billings

Think twice

Billings, MT

Price

$269K

Walk

57/100

Schools

7.8/10

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#15

Whitefish

Think twice

Whitefish, MT

Price

$698K

Walk

44/100

Schools

5.9/10

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#16

Billings West End

Think twice

Billings West End, MT

Price

$335K

Walk

52/100

Schools

7.8/10

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#17

Polson

Think twice

Polson, MT

Price

$442K

Walk

28/100

Schools

7/10

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#18

Lewistown

Think twice

Lewistown, MT

Price

$242K

Walk

27/100

Schools

7/10

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#19

Glendive

Think twice

Glendive, MT

Price

$186K

Walk

41/100

Schools

5.4/10

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#20

Anaconda

Think twice

Anaconda, MT

Price

$237K

Walk

11/100

Schools

7/10

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Best places to live in Montana — 2026 rankings

WYLT has reviewed 20 neighborhoods across Montana, covering cities including Bozeman, Helena, Butte, Sidney, Laurel and more. The top-rated neighborhood this year is Bozeman, rated "Good for now" based on safety, schools, walkability, and home prices.

Median home prices across reviewed Montana neighborhoods average $376K. Average Walk Score is 46/100. Every verdict is based on real data — crime statistics, school ratings, walkability scores, and price trend data — not sponsored rankings. Click any neighborhood to read its full report including commute times, flood risk, and a plain-English verdict.

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